Lynn Viehl - Darkyn 2 - Private Demon (v1.1) by Private Demon

Author:Private Demon [Demon, Private]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2011-07-31T22:32:16+00:00

When Valentin heard about the hit-and-run attempt at the hospital, he summoned every hunter and tracker in his region and gave them what description of the killer Alexandra had been able to provide.

“I want the driver found. Do whatever you must to locate him and bring him to me. Alive.” He could barely get the words out, so great was his rage.

That someone would dare attempt to assassinate the seigneur while he was in Jaus’s territory was a blatant sneer at his authority, and he would not tolerate it.

“I don’t believe the attack was meant for Alexandra or me,” Michael told him once they had left the jardin briefing in the lists. “It may be a case of mistaken identity.”

“I don’t understand.”

“While she was at the hospital, Alexandra picked up another woman’s jacket by accident. This woman, Jema Shaw, was the intended target.”

Jaus stopped. “Jema Shaw. You’re sure about the name?”

“Yes, she was visiting Ms. Lopez while Alexandra was in her room, when the mix-up happened.” He hesitated before adding, “Alex’s talent enables her to sometimes read the minds of killers. She knew the man’s thoughts as he was waiting outside the hospital. She didn’t connect them to Miss Shaw until after the incident. If you would be so good as to help us locate her, she should be warned that her life is in danger.”

“You have only to walk four hundred feet and you may knock on her door.” Jaus gestured to Shaw House. “Miss Shaw is my neighbor.”

“I see.” Michael glanced at the house. “Perhaps this has more to do with you and Miss Shaw than me or Alex.”

Jaus managed to dodge the rest of Cyprien’s questions and excused himself on the pretense of contacting Jema. He tried her office at the museum first, only to be told that she had called in sick for the day. When he called Shaw House, one of the maids answered, and asked him to hold while she checked to see if Miss Jema was taking calls.

“Mr. Jaus,” Jema’s voice came over the line unexpectedly. “Is something wrong?”

He realized that he could not say someone was trying to kill her, or demand to know why. “No, Miss Shaw, I was only calling to… confirm that you will be attending the masque at my home on the thirty-first. I have heard that you have not been well.”

“I’m feeling a little blah,” she admitted, “but I think I should be back to normal in time for the party. I’m so glad you called.”

She was glad to hear from him. Glad he called. He sat down. “You are.”

“I needed to ask you a question.”

Do I love you? Yes. Do I need you? Yes. Yes to everything and anything you ask of me. Yes, yes, yes. “Please do.”

“I’m not sure what sort of costume to get for your party,” she said. “Frankly, I’ve never been to a costume party. Would you be able to steer me in the right direction, tell me where I can find something suitable?”

He rubbed the back of his neck.

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